Nooks and Crannies

by Michele | May 4, 2012 | Other

I have so many new things this weekend, every nook and crannie in the shop is filled with a goodie. The furniture, of course takes center stage! I worked on some big projects this week, including a large dresser with a hutch, a new dining room table repurposed from an...

Waxing Wonders

by Michele | Apr 29, 2012 | Other

Yesterday I had my first Annie Sloan Waxing Workshop in the store.  It was fun! Everyone brought something small of their own to paint, and we painted molding pieces in a variety of colors and then applied different wax finishes to each piece. Once we finished...

Annie Sloan in a Paint Sprayer, Vaseline Distressing, A 12-Minute Paint Job and a Dresser With the Chicken Pox

by Michele | Apr 28, 2012 | Other

YIKES! That’s a mouthful! This was the dresser! It was a BEAST! I DID NOT want to paint it. So, I sprayed it.It’s my first time using my paint sprayer with Annie Sloan paint and I was eager to see the results. I chose Aubusson Blue for this piece for no...

Room for Family

by Michele | Apr 27, 2012 | Other

I was sitting here at the computer, all geared up to write about the huge number of painting projects WE accomplished this week! I have a lot to write about…two dressers, a kitchen set, a few burlap covered chairs, side tables, benches…etc. etc. etc....

Pause and Reflect

by Michele | Apr 24, 2012 | Other

I had an Uncle  in the navy who died during the Vietnam War. His plane supposedly exploded over the Indian Ocean en-route and no bodies were ever found. The explanation given to my mom’s family at the time of his death was sketchy, to say the...

Beautiful Spring

by Michele | Apr 20, 2012 | Other

It’s going to be a great day! My biggest girl is 5-years old today! And, it’s Furniture Friday. Which means four new pieces in the store, all of which are part of an antique bedroom set. I posted the armoire and dresser yesterday but I had a chance to...